Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been fined $25,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection in overtime of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

The decision is a relief for Thompson and the Cavaliers, as there were fears the big man could be suspended for pushing a ball against Warriors forward Draymond Green late in the Warriors 124-114 win, causing a brief kerfuffle between the two teams.

Following the game, Thompson said that Livingston violated an unwritten rule of not attempting a shot when the games fate is sealed. However, Warriors coach Steve pushed back on Thompsons notions Friday afternoon.

Were always going to take a shot if the game tells us to take a shot, said Warriors coach Steve Kerr in a conference call. If there is a shot clock differential, were going to take a shot. Simple as that. Thats not offending anybody. I guess Tristan [Thompson] felt like it was offensive. Thats a different interpretation. If there was no shot clock on, we are going to dribble the shot clock out. But if there is time left on the clock, the game is going to continue to play.

Warriors guard Klay Thompson, who was on the court when the Cavs big man was ejected, criticized his actions.

I thought it was unnecessary when he shoved the ball in Draymonds face, the Warriors guard said. That was very uncalled for, especially if two guys are just talking. Thats not the way to play.

I dont care if he plays or not, Thompson added. I mean, hes great on the [offensive] boards. He always causes problems with the that. But were concerned with how our gameplan is going to be executed and what we have to do to limit them on the offensive glass. So Im not too concerned if Thompsons available.